|
| A. Chemical and Physical |
|
| Brix |
36-38% , 28/30% |
| Consistency (Bostwick) |
6.0 cm to 12.5 cm / 30 Second |
| |
(Measured @ 12.5% Brix @ 25°C) |
| pH |
4.20 ± 0.2 |
| Color (Hunter Colorimeter) |
Grade A: USDA Score > 49 points |
Finish Screen
(To Customer Specifications) |
.020", .033", .045", and .060" Screens |
Total Acid:
Lycopene: |
8% Max
50 mg/ 100 g min |
| B. Microbiological |
Lactic acid, bacteria, yeast and molds |
| Rapid Detection Method |
Negative / 10g (in duplicate) |
| Nutrient Broth Inoculation |
Negative / 100g (in duplicate) |
| |
(Lactic acid, bacteria, yeast and mold) |
| C. Microanalytical |
|
| Howard Mold Count |
< 40% |
| Fly eggs, maggots/worm and insects |
Not to exceed USDA/FDA standards |
| D. Net Weight |
|
| 55-gallon aseptic bag in drum |
530 lbs. ± 5 lbs. , 240 kg ± 5 % |
| 300-gallon aseptic bag in bin |
2,930 lbs. ± 10 lbs. 1300 kg ± 5% |
